Pigmented villonodular synovitis
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What is pigmented villonodular synovitis?
Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a condition of the joint lining that most often affects the knee. It is characterized by pain and swelling as well as hemosiderin (iron) build-up inside the joint. It occurs in two forms: localized and diffuse.
Common symptoms reported by people with pigmented villonodular synovitis
Treatments taken by people with pigmented villonodular synovitis

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Compare treatments taken by people with pigmented villonodular synovitis

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Who has pigmented villonodular synovitis on PatientsLikeMe?
- 28 patients have this condition
- 3 new patients joined this month
- 20 say pigmented villonodular synovitis is their primary condition
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 3 | |
30s | 7 | |
40s | 5 | |
50s | 5 | |
60s | 4 | |
70+ | 0 |
Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
0-19 years | 1 | |
20-29 years | 1 | |
30-39 years | 0 | |
40-49 years | 2 | |
50-59 years | 0 | |
60-69 years | 0 | |
70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 3 | |
Female | 22 |
Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Diagnosed | 5 | |
Not Diagnosed | 0 |